Special Education Assistant Teacher

*SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT TEACHER OPEN POSITIONS:* *Elementary Emotional Impairment Program - Off-site program located in Sturgis* *Secondary Emotional Impairment Program - Off-site program located in Sturgis* *\* Due to teacher shortage, temporary placement will include Three Rivers Schools until teacher is hired.
* *\*\* Due to teacher shortage, temporary placement will include Pathfinder Education Center until teacher is hired.
* *POSITION GOAL:* Under general supervision, to provide students with appropriate classroom services while assisting teacher in maintaining a learning environment that enables students to master life skills appropriate to age, functional level and individual capacity; to perform a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; and to perform related work as required.
*QUALIFICATIONS:* Able to meet one of the following Michigan Department of Education requirements for approval as an instructional assistant employed in programs for students with disabilities: 1.
Be a high school graduate, or equivalent, with an associate degree or have completed two years of college (60 college credits) from a community college or degree-granting institution.
2.
Be a high school graduate, or equivalent, that has passed a rigorous standard of quality and demonstration, through a formal state or local academic assessment, that has been approved by the Michigan Department of Education for instructional paraprofessionals to meet the No Child Left Behind act.
3.
Be a high school graduate, or equivalent, which has a portfolio assessment that has met the Michigan Department of Education guidelines for instructional paraprofessionals as outlined to meet the No Child Left Behind act.
4.
Responsibility of employee to obtain and maintain all training(s), certificate(s), approval(s), etc.
and provide documentation to the business office before expiration date of said document(s).
5.
Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance, and the physical ability to do the job.
*PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:* *INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES* 1.
Implement individual instructional and/or behavior plans as directed by the teacher.
2.
Instruct in the cognitive domain (i.
e.
communication, functional academic skills, etc.
) as directed by the teacher.
3.
Assist the student with self-help skills development (i.
e.
toileting, dressing/undressing, eating, etc.
) as directed by the teacher.
4.
Assist with community based instruction (i.
e.
functional academics, communication, mobility training, social skills/behavior training, recreation/leisure, pre-vocational/vocational training, etc.
) opportunities as directed by the teacher.
5.
Independently instruct large and small groups with activities (i.
e.
career skills, daily living skills, group music, special programs, Talent Show, etc.
) as directed by the teacher.
6.
Assist the support/ancillary staff (i.
e.
PT, OT, etc.
) with gross and fine motor, emotional skills (i.
e.
grasping items, mobility, directionality, etc.
).
7.
Job coach students on and/or off site WBL opportunities and maintain data on task analysis/evaluation form.
8.
Assist physical education teacher with gym and swim programs.
9.
Assist with Center’s Human Growth and Development program.
10.
Assist teacher with vocational training, both classroom and off campus.
11.
Assist the Sub-Teacher in following teacher's lessons plans, completing student correspondence books, daily attendance and lunch counts.
12.
Assist in committees for special events and programs during school hours (i.
e.
parties, plays, etc.
).
13.
Work as a team with teachers and other staff to pursue and meet individual performance objectives, collect student data, assist students in personal care and create an organized, positive and safe classroom environment which maintains the dignity of the individual student.
*SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES* 1.
Count, record and administer student medication.
2.
Follow individual student seizure/medical plans.
3.
Record, reconcile and maintain student stipend accounts.
4.
Supervise the students during classroom activities, students’ lunchtime and during break periods.
5.
Assist in maintaining student discipline.
6.
Assist in supervising emergency situations (i.
e.
tornado drills, fire drills, etc.
).
7.
Instruct, assist and supervise loading/unloading of students, including wheelchairs/adaptive equipment from buses.
8.
Assist the teacher in management of students during arrival and departure activities.
9.
Assist the teacher with supervision of students out of the classroom and/or school building (i.
e.
community based instruction/leisure, field trips, etc.
).
10.
Constantly monitor & evaluate the safety of all students and report any concerns to the teacher.
*PHYSICAL ASSISTANCE RESPONSIBILITIES* 1.
Assist the students to and from bus, and other activities outside of classroom.
2.
Assist building staff in proper safety of lifting, handling and transferring of students.
3.
Assist the physical therapist, speech therapist, and occupational therapist with student therapy objectives.
4.
Assist the students with physical education class and sports objectives (i.
e.
dressing, undressing, showering, etc.
).
5.
Assist with first aid, head lice checks and student safety measures and distribution of medication as needed.
6.
Physically assist with aggressive students.
7.
Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
8.
Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled work day.
*NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES* 1.
Assist the teacher with classroom clerical and record keeping duties (i.
e.
attendance, lunch count, base lining, task analysis sheets, filing, duplicating, etc.
).
2.
Assist the teacher in operating a variety of school equipment (i.
e.
fax machine, smart board, DVD/CD player, Google Apps, computer, copy machine, etc.
).
3.
Complete accident and/or incident reports as needed.
4.
Participate in yearly CPI, CPR/AED and first-aid training biyearly.
5.
Assist the teacher in developing and constructing bulletin boards and room preparation.
6.
Assist the teacher in classroom maintenance and room clean-up (i.
e.
kitchen area, laundry, storage, etc.
).
7.
Assist the teacher with the preparation of instructional materials and teaching aids.
8.
Attend and provide input at student/staff/team meetings and in-service when required.
9.
Assist with communication to bus drivers, as directed by teacher.
10.
Actively seeks advice and information relating to job.
11.
Adhere to the rules of confidentiality.
12.
Use universal precautions at all times for personal health and safety.
13.
Assist with other school related responsibilities as assigned by both the teacher and/or the St.
Joseph County ISD administration.
*REPORTS TO:* Special Education Supervisor/Principal *PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS:* Special Education Supervisor/Principal *TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:* Salary for this position is based on the MEAA Master Agreement Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.
00 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Grade school specialties: * Elementary school * High school * Middle school Physical setting: * Special education school Schedule: * Monday to Friday Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Work Location: In person